Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...Im only 20! Opinions?

[packerbacker]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

So, you're only 20 eh? Oh my, what an unfair world we live in. I used to bring this up to my sons while they were growing up. At 17 I was in the Navy and patrolling the Tonkin Gulf on a aircraft carrier. I couldn't legally drink, vote OR serve on a jury. Because you may have a little test you think you should be excused? PLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEASE! What about the guy that's trying to raise a family and only gets the couple bucks they give you for serving and you lose out on your paycheck. These folks aren't staying with Mommy and Daddy, they are trying to make their car payment, buy food for the rest of the family and make a house payment. Boy, I can just imagine what would happen if they were to be able to draft you and MAKE you serve your country when you think your personal life is so much more important than your civic duty. Before I turned 21 I had served 3 tours. Now, when you get to the courthouse, I want you to look up at the flag flying there and I want you to think about how many have died to give us the right of a trial by jury. Then I want you to take a deep breath, hold your head up and thank God you have been chosen to participate in our democratic way of life. I can tell by your attitude about this that jury duty will probably be your only contribution to maintaining our way of life so, make the best of it. ...........sorry, you asked

 

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[BuffaloBob]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

.... I think Jury Duty is stupid and a waste of time because mainly I do not want to put a murder in jail because he may come after me and KILL me.

What are your opinions?

You probably don't even understand that a jury-of-peers is a right that not all countries share. Or a jury trial of any sort.

If you don't understand the Constitution, and the trust our government has put in you, then you don't deserve to judge anyone.

 

[Kentucky Kache]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

.... I think Jury Duty is stupid and a waste of time because mainly I do not want to put a murder in jail because he may come after me and KILL me.

What are your opinions?

You probably don't even understand that a jury-of-peers is a right that not all countries share. Or a jury trial of any sort.

If you don't understand the Constitution, and the trust our government has put in you, then you don't deserve to judge anyone.

But to FORCE someone to do it? That's the kind of thing we DO share with certain other countries. Not good.

 

[jeff of pa]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

Oh, and for a criminal case all you have to say is "he looks guilty to me", that will surely get you the boot

Yep Or

"Lock 'em up & Throw the Key away ?"

will also make you too Judgemental for Jury Duty.

 

[jeff of pa]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

 

[daroofa]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinio

I would say to do your duty and do it fairly. Keep in mind it could be you on the other side one day and I'm sure you would want a jury of people who were attentive and took their job seriously.

Also....did I miss something? When did the military reinstate the draft?

 

[packerbacker]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

But to FORCE someone to do it? That's the kind of thing we DO share with certain other countries. Not good.
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Forced?? That's the problem. To go through life and only partake in the preservation of your society as a whole by serving or getting asked to serve on a jury a few times is a SMALL price to pay for the benefits you reap that were earned and paid for by others at a much higher price. How many people in how many other countries would love it here? You can come here and get freedom of speech and religion, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, live the American dream, get tried by your peers, get the right to a fair and speedy trial, and on and on and on. You won't have to fight in any wars, risk your life or limbs or leave the country for a year or so, but there will be a price. You may HAVE to sit on a jury a couple times during your lifetime; that is if you don't weasle out of it somehow. Tell the judge you think it might be "Fun", he may let you off on that alone. A trial means there has been a crime and most crimes involve a victim. That's NOT fun. You did ask for opinions and you didn't ask for just the "nice ones that agree with your thinking". I'm not trying to chew you out or anything, I'm trying to make you take a more serious, adult look at what your community is asking of you. Maybe you wouldn't feel so bad about serving if you looked at it from a different perspective. You really don't belong on a jury with your sense of duty and obligation, that's for sure. Maybe you can show the judge this thread and get "let off".

 

[Kentucky Kache]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

And those people who paid the greater price, did they do so of their own free will? Was it their choice to do so, or would they have gone to jail if they had refused?

 

[spartacus53]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

And those people who paid the greater price, did they do so of their own free will? Was it their choice to do so, or would they have gone to jail if they had refused?

That my good sir is why we have LAWS. If I am not mistaken it is illegal to kill someone for them looking at you the wrong way, same as if someone wants to come to your house while you're out and take everything of value. Sometimes you can't just do as you please, so get over it.

 

[Kentucky Kache]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

And those people who paid the greater price, did they do so of their own free will? Was it their choice to do so, or would they have gone to jail if they had refused?

That my good sir is why we have LAWS. If I am not mistaken it is illegal to kill someone for them looking at you the wrong way, same as if someone wants to come to your house while you're out and take everything of value. Sometimes you can't just do as you please, so get over it.

You would have a good point if we were talking about whether or not we should have a jury. But we are talking about being forced to serve.

 

[jeff of pa]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

But we are talking about being forced to serve.

A Person who does not want to serve Will not have as Open a Mind as a person who does want to.

of course that can work both ways.

i'm sure there are some who just
want to put somone behind bars because they already formed
an opinion on what they did.

As I would automatically want to get them off
in most cases as I already formed an opinion
that Victimless crimes and some crimes of passion or
by accident, are unconstitunial.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinio

PackerBacker Great post..

In 1967 at the age of 19 I received my draft notice and and instead join the Airforce, at 20 I was on B-52 over Viet Nam on bombing missions.

How many soldiers do you suppose were 18,19 or 20 years old that died on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day........

Your complaining about a little inconveniegrantsnce because of jury duty?

People complain about worthless politicians, but yet try to find ways to get out of jury duty ...Do your duty and stop complaining, it could be worse,you could be under fire in Iraq.

 

[Kentucky Kache]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinio

PackerBacker Great post..

In 1967 at the age of 19 I received my draft notice and and instead join the Airforce, at 20 I was on B-52 over Viet Nam on bombing missions.

How many soldiers do you suppose were 18,19 or 20 years old that died on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day........

Your complaining about a little inconveniegrantsnce because of jury duty?

People complain about worthless politicians, but yet try to find ways to get out of jury duty ...Do your duty and stop complaining, it could be worse,you could be under fire in Iraq.

I guess you're right, a little communism won't hurt. Just don't take it to extremes, right?

 

[desertfox]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

Oh my, your 20 and already the system is picking on you! Grow up. You talk about not being able to be drafted for the military, well news for you, nobody gets drafted. Yes you have to register for the draft but it's an all volunteer military. Thank god as I would hate to have to serve with a wimp that complains about having to "maybe" do some jury time! I hate people that only want to take and take and give back nothing for what they have received. Like I said Grow Up!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinio



Check this out buddy!


http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Out-of-Jury-Duty

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

tell them you are breast feeding...LOL

My wife tried that...And it didn't work! And she really is breast feeding!!

 

[packerbacker]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

I don't think the Jewish people are too Communistic although ALL of their citizens can be conscripted to serve a stretch in the military, including women. There are only a handful of small countries in the world without a military but they would all have someone like the US to step in for them if attacked. Countries like Monaco, Palau and the Vatican. They all depend on other countries to step up and defend them in a time of crisis. If the Vatican had a defense budget things would look a lot different. Micronesia doesn't have a military either but guess what: Got this off the web.
The right to a jury trial was established in the first session of the Congress of Micronesia in August 1965. In mid-January, the names of 24 registered voters were arbitrarily selected from the DUD, Majuro and Laura areas, and summoned to report for jury duty. Of these, six were selected for duty. The trial was held April 21 at Majuro Court House and presided over by High Court Chief Justice Robert Shoecraft. Henry Samuel served as defense attorney and Jeltan as attorney for the plaintiff. The jury ruled in favor of the defendant, saying “The sale or transfer of the defendant’s rights are valid and binding giving the recipient of the land iroij erik rights to the wetos involved.” After the trial, commenting on how smoothly the proceedings were conducted, Judge Shoecraft remarked, “You’d think they’ve been having jury trials here for years.”
Just goes to show that, even countries without armies still recognize there are social responsibilities to be honored to exist as a civilized people.

 

[spartacus53]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

You would have a good point if we were talking about whether or not we should have a jury. But we are talking about being forced to serve.

Ok, I will make it more simple.. You serve because it is the law.

 

[Kentucky Kache]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

You would have a good point if we were talking about whether or not we should have a jury. But we are talking about being forced to serve.

Ok, I will make it more simple.. You serve because it is the law.

Looks like you're the one who needs it simple. Serving because it's the law is not right. It's the opposite of what we're SUPPOSED to be about in the country. Simple enough?

 

[packerbacker]

Re: Been called to serve my country..By going to jury duty...I'm only 20! Opinions?

This site shows that most states excuse students from jury duty.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/105502/valid_excuses_to_get_out_of_jury_duty.html?cat=17